Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, nutritious dip that combines an array of beans, corn, and fresh vegetables. This colorful dish is perfect for gatherings or as a healthy snack at home. With zesty flavors and a delightful texture, it’s sure to impress your guests! The best part? It can be prepared in just 10 minutes and tastes even better after chilling in the fridge. Enjoy it with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or add it to salads for an extra crunch. Versatile and easy to make, this Cowboy Caviar will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.5 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15.5 oz. black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz. sweet corn, drained
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup orange bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup white apple vinegar
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Drain and rinse 15.5 oz each of black beans and black-eyed peas along with 15 oz of sweet corn. Pat dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed beans, corn, 1 cup chopped cilantro, and diced peppers (½ cup each of red and orange).
- In another bowl, whisk together 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup white apple vinegar, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and ¼ tsp garlic powder.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and stir gently until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg